Author(s): Irving L. Weissman
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 46
Publisher: Tumblehome Learning
Language: English
Date Published: 2016-07-15
Dimensions: 198.12 x 198.12 x 12.7mm
Publication City/Country: Weston, United States
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Illustrations: illus

An engaging introduction to stem cells for young scientists How do you heal when you cut your skin or break a bone? How does your body keep making new blood or brain cells, or even second teeth? How does a plant keep growing larger? The answers lie in stem cells, which are found in every growing plant and animal. Keeping the subject simple enough for young readers, a pioneer of stem cell research explains cells, tissues, normal growth, what can go wrong, and how to fix it.